Data Axle
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Data, technology, marketing solutions |
| Predecessor | Business Research Services, American Business Lists, American Business Information (ABI), infoUSA, Infogroup |
| Founded | 1972 |
| Fate | Renamed from Infogroup in 2020 |
| Headquarters | Dallas , United States |
Key people | Bill Fairfield (former CEO) |
| Products | Data, technology, and marketing solutions for sales and marketing professionals |
| Owner | Court Square Capital Partners |
| Website | www |
Data Axle, previously known as Infogroup, delivers data, technology, and marketing solutions tailored for sales and marketing professionals.
History
The company was established in 1972 under the name Business Research Services, initially providing mailing lists to manufacturers of mobile homes. It subsequently operated as American Business Lists before becoming American Business Information (ABI). By 1986, ABI had transitioned the Yellow Pages into a digital format, distributing access through floppy disks, pre-printed labels, and CD-ROMs.
In 1992, the firm entered the public market on the NASDAQ, adopting the name infoUSA in 1998. Reflecting its international growth, it rebranded to Infogroup in 2008. The current name, Data Axle, was introduced in 2020 to better align with its expanded range of services.
Infogroup was acquired by CCMP Capital in 2010 for $460 million; then-CEO Bill Fairfield highlighted that privatization would allow greater operational agility. In 2017, ownership transferred to Court Square Capital Partners. On February 4, 2019, the company officially established its corporate headquarters in Dallas.